Vase ding 鼎, M.C. 112(4)

Dating in century: 17th-18th century type(s) of object(s): decorative arts, metal, metal arts, china name(s): vase materials and techniques: bronze, lost wax casting, inlay place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 24. 8cm diameter: 14. 4cm description: tripod vase with a hemispherical body provided with two fixed upper handles. Accompanied by an openwork wooden lid topped with a jade button. Mode of acquisition: legacy name of donor, testator, seller: cernuschi, henri date of acquisition: 1896 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 112. Unknown date